Wines

Over the last few years, ever since that movie “Sideways” came out, all I ever hear about is Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir, and more Pinot Noir! And all I have ever asked for is give me a Pinot Noir that opens my senses like a deep, dark Petite Sirah or Cabernet Sauvignon wine does — not a sissy, light red that has no body and doesn’t jump up, grab my face and say here I am!  

Not that long ago, the idea of respectable non-jug, non-box wines for under $10 -- the kind of wine you could bring to a foodie dinner party without feeling like a cheap asshole -- was pretty unthinkable. Enter Trader Joe's and BevMo and suddenly there's a lot of truly decent cheap wine out there, and we're not just talking about Two-Buck Chuck. We're not huge wine snobs, but we do prefer our reds to be more than just "drinkable," and we...  

CABERNET SAUVIGNON PAGE ( http://www.ancientpeaks.com/ ) Our 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon and other wines reflect our commitment to crafting fine wines from our estate Margarita Vineyard in the Paso Robles wine country. We endeavor to craft the best California wine possible from each vintage, showcasing the flavors of Margarita Vineyard and the larger excellence of Paso Robles [...] Related posts:Where To Buy Wine Online|Wine In California|Wine...  

Jennifer Wall is winemaker at Barefoot Cellars.If an award were given for the most obscure grape variety contributing to California's wine trade, it almost certainly would go to tannat. A decade ago, just 10 acres of tannat were being grown in the state. The total now is about 200 acres, but compare that with the vast stretches of vineyards planted to cabernet sauvignon, zinfandel and chardonnay. So what is tannat? It's a black...  

Winemaker dinner set for Ma Maison Winemaker Peter Bargetto will talk about Soquel Vineyards, the Lester Family Vineyards and Santa Cruz Mountain Wines over an elaborate four-course dinner paired with local and Napa Valley wines.  

By Lenn Thompson, Editor-in-Chief Rich Pisacano, co-owner of Roanoke Vineyards, is a cabernet sauvignon guy, and he and consulting winemaker Roman Roth make some of Long Island's most consistently good cabernet-based wines -- no small feat in a cool climate...  

(NW) opened this wine on a recent trip to Boston. Made by "Wyland" the lable says it is a classic Tuscan blend yet I would not have pegged it as a Sangiovese in a thousand years.I thought it was a Zinfandel or maybe Petite Sirah with a beautiful black cherry hue and ripe blackberry, plum and dark fudge foundations.Palate: Robust, balanced, beautiful with nice big berry, blueberry and something that I couldn't pin down but was great. This...  

Nose:Deep jammy plum, cherry and cracked black pepper predominate. Cedar and leather undertones provide complexity.Palate: Excellent balance with good acid structure and tannins that are not overbearing or underyoung. Hints of vanilla and cherry emerge on the palate.Finish:Soft and lingering vanilla cherry cola taper off to a slight tannin pucker.Overall: This wine was sent to The Wine Cask Blog free of charge for review. However, I have...  

HEALDSBURG, Calif., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- J Vineyards & Winery wrapped up its 2009 harvest in Sonoma County's Russian River Valley on October 9, and not a moment too soon. It started pouring rain on October 12. Despite the rain, cheers were heard on the winery crush pad with the loudest coming from winemaker George Bursick, a veteran of 31 North Coast harvests.  

Find Badenhorst wines Some truly exciting wines are now being made by South Africa's new generation of wine producers, typically (though not always) people who used to make wine at more established addresses but are now setting up on their own. You can find a collection of tasting notes on about.  

Once again, Taylor Shellfish sponsors the Pacific Coast Oyster Wine Competition to find the best wines to pair with oysters. Here are this year's winners: Airfield Estates 08 Thunderbolt Sauvignon Blanc (WA) Anne Amie Vineyards Cuvee A Amrita 07 White Wine (OR) Cedergreen Cellars 07 Sauvignon Blanc (WA) **Chateau Ste. Michelle 08 Pinot Gris (WA) *Covey Run Winery 07 Pinot Grigio (WA) Hogue Cellars 08 Pinot Grigio (WA...  

-- Eagle Staff ReportMessina Hof Winery & Resort will host wine-tasting demonstrations in cities around the state through Friday.The events will include complimentary tastes of Messina Hof Pinot Grigio, Messina Hof Father and Son Riesling, and Me ...  

The 2006 Cambria Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir is a wine to keep in mind as you start your search for Thanksgiving day wines. This is a ripe, supple Pinot Noir with solid cherry, cranberry and strawberry flavors. A food-friendly red wine that would certainly support the herb-based flavors of the traditional Thanksgiving meal, due in large part to the wine's earthy character, elegant balance and fine finish wrapped in vanilla and warm cinnamon...  

*** 60% OFF!! *** STEAL THIS WINE!!!! 91 Rating by James Halliday! "Deep dense plum colour. Aromas of blueberry, pepper and spice with vanilla and cedar hints. A medium bodied wine, with a sumptuous mid-palate of plums and blueberry, with complexing spice notes. A gentle tannin structure supports a long persistent finish." (larry cherubino)  

Peugeot Pw230227 10-3/4-Inch Amiral Decanter for Mature Wines found in Decanters and Aerators,